San Antonio enjoys a diverse industry portfolio that continues to strengthen and build upon the city's historic economic base. Diverse industry strengths have emerged in recent years, making San Antonio one of the most recession resistant economies in the country. Combining the global connections with a focus on jobs and investments the City seeks to create a globally competitive and internationally connected economic development environment that supports entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes toward investment and job creation.

The Mayor and City Council are the community’s key decision makers. They focus on: the provision and efficiency of basic services; their district’s growth; capital improvement projects; land use and development; the city’s financial growth and economic development; and other important issues. Council members focus on how City policies not only meet the needs of their constituents, but also how they meet the goals of the entire community.

The 2014 City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration marks the 27th anniversary of the City's celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King. Join one of the largest marches and commemorations in the U.S. aimed at honoring and continuing Dr. King's legacy.

San Antonio is an amazing place. Throughout the SA 2020 process, you proved it by showing up in droves on weeknights and Saturdays to dream about our city`s future. At a time when other big American cities reflect the skeptical chords of our national discourse, we had local CEOs sitting side-by-side with grassroots activists in a dialogue that looked like folks chatting over the backyard fence.

Located just below the headwaters of the San Antonio River, Brackenridge Park and the surrounding area has been a gathering place since prehistoric times. There is evidence of human visitation and occupation extending back at least 11,000 years. Native American artifacts dating as early as 9200 B.C. have been found in the Olmos Basin and near Hildebrand Avenue. The Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Zoo and Sunken Garden Theatre are located at Brackenridge Park.

Luminaria is San Antonio's annual celebration of art and artists. Held in March and overseen by San Antonio's creative leaders, it is free of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside various venues downtown. Luminaria spotlights San Antonio's cultural assets for local citizens and visitors alike.

Mike Gallagher was the President of the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance (85 neighborhoods), Chairman of the City of San Antonio Board of Adjustment, and former President and current Vice President of the Northern Hills Homeowners Association. On January 30, the San Antonio City Council unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Gallagher to fill the vacant seat in District 10.

Prior to this, he served on numerous boards and committees for the city including the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Task Force, the Northeast Corridor Revitalization Steering Committee, and various bond committees. He also served as Advisory Board Community Member of the Baptist School of Health Professionals.

Gallagher retired from the Air Force with the rank of Colonel with almost 29 years of service. His duties included assignments as an air traffic controller and a public affairs officer.

He was Senior White House Social Aide for President Ronald Reagan, Media Relations Director for General Norman Schwarzkopf in Operation Desert Storm, Director of Public Affairs for United States Air Forces Europe, and Director of Public Affairs for the Air Force’s largest command, Air Combat Command.

His final job in the military was at the Pentagon where he served as the Special Assistant for Public Affairs to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In that capacity he served as media advisor and spokesman for General John Shalikashvili.